Parents & Anxiety Archives - Nicole Schwarz, LMFT

How to banish the word “should” from your parenting vocabulary

nicoleschwarz — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:16:55 +0000

The words “should” and “should not” add unnecessary guilt and shame to our parenting. Use these tips to parent in a way that moves you in a positive direction. Sitting on the couch, scrolling social media, you sigh. Thoughts swirl through your head as you peek into the carefully curated accounts online, “I should get organized.” And, “I should take the kids to the library.”

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How to Cope with Parenting Burnout

nicoleschwarz — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:56:06 +0000

If you’re feeling exhausted, tired, and overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Many parents experience burnout – especially after parenting through a pandemic. Use these tips to cope with burnout, and enjoy your kid again! Do you ever feel like you just cannot do it anymore? The lunchbox packing. The teeth brushing. The laundry. The pandemic pushed many of us to the brink of exhaustion, but feeling

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How to make an effective parenting resolution (Any Time of the Year)

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:15:50 +0000

Good parents look for ways to grow and improve their parenting any time of the year. Use this tip to make an effective resolution – even if it’s not New Year’s Eve. The pressure to make parenting resolutions usually comes around January 1st each year. But, the decision to make a big change in your parenting can also come on March 13th, after you screamed

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5 reasons you still yell at your kids (and what to do instead)

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:02:57 +0000

You’ve tried everything to get off the crazy train of yelling. Or blaming. Or threatening. Or criticizing your kids. No matter how many “good days” you have, eventually fall back into old patterns again. And then you feel horrible. Your intentions are excellent, but something still seems to be getting in the way of kicking this habit. Forever. 5 reasons you still yell at your

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How to Move from Passive Parent to Confident Parent

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:20:20 +0000

“I want that toy!” your child demands. “Not today, honey. We’re just here for a few things.” “I really want that toy.” “I know, but…” Your child interrupts, “All the other kids have one, and I want one too. I’m putting it in the cart.” “Oh, um…we’ll see…OK.” Confused and defeated, you roll the cart to the checkout and purchase the toy. You don’t

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How to help your anxious child: a guide for parents

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:15:24 +0000

The bedtime battles. The doctor’s office meltdowns. The tears. Parenting a child with anxiety can be hard. You wish you could wave a magic wand and make all of their worries disappear. There is hope! Use these posts to help you parent your child through their worries, teach a variety of coping skills, and explore your own anxiety. Parenting a Child with Anxiety If your

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Do you make this mistake with your anxious child?

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:56:43 +0000

Sam has been afraid of dogs since he was 2 years old. A dog knocked him over on the playground and he felt scared. Now, 5 years later, he still avoids every dog he sees. Since you hate for him to feel anxious, you’ve taken the role of “dog-remover” for him. When you bring him for play dates, you request the family put

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How To Parent Well When You Worry Too Much

nicoleschwarz — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:58:35 +0000

Thanks to Dirt and Boogers for allowing me to guest post about parenting through anxiety and worry! Being cautious is a good thing; caring about your kids is what parents do. The problem comes when the worry begins to negatively affect your parenting. Your marriage. Your friendships. When worry becomes too much. If you feel overwhelmed by worries, it may feel like there

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5 Things I Learned After My Daughter’s (Very Public) Meltdown

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:16:46 +0000

We knew there was a storm brewing from the moment my daughter woke up. Crabby isn’t the right word. We’ll call it “off,” just not right. It was a walking on eggshells kind of day. Still, we had errands to run, so we headed out to the mall, hoping things would blow over. And then…it happened. The public meltdown. She began to spiral out-of-control. Screaming

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Loving Your Anxious Child

nicoleschwarz — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:17:00 +0000

Another day, another fear. Spiders, making a mistake on a math test, wearing the wrong socks. If you live with a child who suffers from anxiety, you know this all too well. Some days it feels exhausting. Some days you feel like yelling, “IT’S NOT A BIG DEAL! GET OVER IT!” Even though you know it’s not that easy. You love your child, you just

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